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Hire of a fixed Lithotripter and Operator

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 Jun 2025 at 15:10

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23 May 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the hire of services for the Urology department at Whiston Hospital, located in Prescot, Merseyside. This process, titled "Hire of a fixed Lithotripter and Operator," falls under the health and social work services industry category. A direct award procurement method was employed, and the contract was awarded to Impact Medical Limited, a supplier based in Liverpool. The procurement stage is complete with a contract period commencing on 18th June 2025 and concluding on 18th June 2026. A standstill period was upheld until 17th June 2025 to ensure transparency and compliance with procurement regulations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment hire and services, specifically those providing advanced medical technologies such as lithotripters. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may particularly find this contract suitable, as evidenced by the successful bidding of Impact Medical Limited, a company classified as an SME. The process allows these businesses to establish collaborations with NHS trusts, enhancing their market presence and facilitating growth through sustained service provision over the year-long contract. Engaging in such contracts can strategically position businesses within the healthcare sector, fostering long-term relationships and potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Hire of a fixed Lithotripter and Operator

Notice Description

The department of Urology require the hire of a fixed lithotripter and operator for 3 days per week. The service must be provided on site at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPACT MEDICAL

Further Information

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